The medical term for those painful cramps that occur either right before or even during your menstrual period is referred to as dysmenorrhea. There are two variations of dysmenorrhea: primary and secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea is the term that refers to the common menstrual cramps. These typically begin 1-2 years after a woman begins getting her … Read more
Anxiety is a disorder that can be absolutely soul crushing. It isn’t just an emotional feeling, but the symptoms affect every aspect of your life. Western medical treatment for anxiety can relieve some of the symptoms, but it can come at a heavy price in side effects and loss of quality of life. One of … Read more
Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with depression. Major depressive disorder can affect everyone, no matter what your age or gender. One thing is certain, depression does usually run in families- if you have a parent or sibling who suffers from depression, then your chances for developing this mental health condition are increased. If … Read more
Neck pain is a very common complaint. You can strain your neck muscles due to poor posture- whether at work, leaning into your computer or at home, hunched over your workbench. Arthritis is also a very common cause of neck pain. Very rarely is neck pain an indication of an underlying, more serious problem. However, … Read more
Anxiety is a broad term that describes the disorders that cause feelings of apprehension, fear, nervousness, and worry. These disorders have an effect on our feelings and behaviors and can even manifest into real physical symptoms. Severe anxiety can be debilitating and have a major impact on your daily life, and mild anxiety is usually unsettling … Read more
Gout is a complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. However, men are much more likely to get it than women. Women are much more likely to experience attacks of gout following menopause. Gout is characterized by sudden and extreme attacks of redness, pain, and a general tenderness in the joints- most often the … Read more
The acronym TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, and refers to the joint that is just in front of your ear on either side of your head. This joint and the ligaments surrounding it hold the lower jawbone, or mandible, to the temporal bone of your skull. Discs located between the joints cushion the bones so … Read more
You probably already know, but your nervous system is involved in everything that your body does- from breathing to controlling the movements of your muscles, to sensing heat and cold. There are three types of nerves in your body: autonomic, motor, and sensory Autonomic Nerves The autonomic nerves control involuntary or partially voluntary activities of … Read more
Fibromyalgia is the second most common musculoskeletal condition, surpassed only by osteoarthritis. However, though it is common, it is still quite often misdiagnosed and is still basically misunderstood. Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread muscle/joint pain, fatigue, and many other symptoms. Individuals with fibromyalgia are prone to social isolation and even depression. Fibromyalgia Syndrome Fibromyalgia is … Read more
When the immune system begins to misbehave it may not act in a way that helps your body, but can create many different painful conditions. With all of the types of autoimmune disorders the immune system is either not functioning enough or it is functioning too well and attacking healthy tissues in your body. Autoimmune … Read more
